Red House Surgery

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

The Red House Surgery seeks a highly motivated, experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join out dedicated, multi disciplinary clinical team providing a high standard of care for our practice population of 22,000 patients

Our team is friendly, approachable and support each other well ensuring a pleasant working environment

Main duties of the job

The ANP role involves assisting the Duty Team with the daily triage, telephone consultations, face to face consultations and a daily home visit as required

The successful applicant will demonstrate critical thinking skills to make safe clinical decisions, following practice policies and procedures. They will work collaboratively with practice colleagues to provide a high standard of care and meet the needs of patients.

About us

We are a well established, well organised, supportive practice in Cambridge, serving 7,800 patients. We have three partners and a team of salaried doctors, retainer doctors, Physician Associates, nurses, GPA's. physiotherapists, clinical pharmacists, social prescribers and social prescribers.

We have a strong interest in teaching and training medical students and GP trainees. We play an active role in Cantab PCN.

We have consistently high QoF achievement and are rated good by CQC.

The three partners enjoy a close working relationship with the Practice Business Manager, Practice Manager and each other. We regularly meet to ensure the best communication and collaboration possible to meet our common goals. We prioritise staff well-being.

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2625-25-0002

Job locations

96 Chesterton Road

Cambridge

CB4 1ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Practitioner. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependant upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

As a member of the duty team, providing efficiant and effective medical triage

Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients in practice or in their homes for housebound patients

Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-terms conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

Provide advanced, specialist care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

Request pathology services as necessary

Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

Ensure read codes are used effectively

Maintain chronic disease registers

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognised, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Extended and supplementary prescriber adhering to extant guidance

Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

Contribute to practice targets (QoF, IIF etc..), complying with local and regional guidance

Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc..)

Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate